CHANGE OF JETS FOR PARAMOTORS

Proposal from

Wojtek DOMAŃSKI (POL)

Proposal title

01b - Change of jets for paramotors

Existing text

4.17.4 An aircraft shall fly throughout the championships as a single structural entity using the same set of components used on the first day. However, propellers may be changed to enhance performance providing that the weight limit of the aircraft is not exceeded, and that the certificate of airworthiness is not prejudiced.

New text

4.17.4 An aircraft shall fly throughout the championships as a single structural entity using the same set of components used on the first day. However, propellers or in case of paramotors also carburettor jets may be changed (before a task) to enhance performance providing that the weight limit of the aircraft is not exceeded, and that the certificate of airworthiness is not prejudiced.

Reason

This is almost the same amendment like 01a, except that it impacts only paramotor class. The issue of jet changes had been discussed on WPC'2016 meeting, but I am not sure if other microlight classes share the same point of view. In case Microlight Subcommittee will not recommend amendment 01a, then Paramotor Subcommittee will have an option to decide separately voting over amendment 01b.